Description of the Alligator dill variety, features of cultivation and care

Dill Alligator is on a special account among gardeners. The variety is unpretentious in care and is characterized by high yield. Since the crop belongs to late-ripening varieties, the harvest is carried out several times per season, which is why the Alligator has earned high popularity.

Description of the variety

The variety has the following characteristics:

• green leaves with a bluish tint;
• late release of umbrellas;
• large, slightly raised rosette;
• undemanding cultivation;
• plant height reaches 160 cm;
• the weight of 1 plant when assembled for greenery reaches 20 grams.

Alligator belongs to late-ripening bush varieties. The ripening period takes 40–45 days for herbs, 115 days for spices.

It is optimal to plant in loose black soil. Although in other varieties of soil, the Alligator will give a good harvest. It's all about the unpretentiousness of the culture. In addition, dill is well adapted to low temperatures.

Growing

Cultivation of culture, while it seems simple, nevertheless requires a thorough approach to business. Dill seeds contain high amounts of essential oils that slow down the germination period. Under favorable conditions, the seeds will sprout in about 10 days; at low temperatures, this may take a little longer.

In order to accelerate seed germination, they are soaked in warm water for a day. The water should be changed periodically as it cools. In this case, seedlings will appear in 2-3 days.

For maximum harvest, the growing temperature should be 18–20 degrees. It must be remembered that dill is a light-loving crop, regardless of the variety.

For planting seeds in open ground, you can choose both spring and late autumn. The plant is cold-resistant, therefore it can withstand temperatures up to - 8 degrees. Also, seeds can be sown in early spring, as soon as the soil is dry from snow.

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Before sowing, the soil should be fed with organic matter. Dill seeds are sown in moist and loose soil, sowing is carried out across the beds. The optimum distance between the grooves is 15–20 cm. It is recommended to dig in with a layer of humus or peat on top of the furrow, slightly compacting the soil.

The planting site is covered with a film until shoots appear.

Care features

The varietal characteristics of the Alligator indicate that the variety does not require specific care. First of all, dill needs watering. For 1 sq. m is taken 5 liters of water. The procedure should be carried out at least 1 time per week, in case of severe drought - 2-3 times. No fertilizers are required during the ripening process. The culture is sufficient with the feeding that the soil was treated with before sowing.

The care also includes weeding, loosening and weeding. After 3-4 leaves appear on each seedling, the dill will begin to grow intensively, and the weeds will no longer be an obstacle.

Advantages and disadvantages

The Alligator variety is one of the most popular and versatile. It gives a large harvest several times per season. Moreover, it does not need special care. The crop can be grown in a greenhouse and outdoors. Thus, the advantages of the variety are:

• high, multiple productivity;
• resistance to low light and pests;
• slow stemming;
• one bush weighs an average of 50 grams;
• dense greens, baskets do not form for a long time;
• succulent leaves.

The description of the variety makes it clear that the Alligator has no shortcomings, with the exception of a short storage time fresh, which is inherent in all types of dill.

Pests and diseases

Regardless of the type of root system of dill, the main problem of this crop is fusarium wilt, which is transmitted with seeds. Especially often occurs under unfavorable conditions, including with a sharp drop in air temperature.

Note! It is unacceptable to process dill leaves with chemicals.

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To minimize the risk of developing the disease, it is recommended to pickle the seeds before sowing, that is, soak them in a solution of potassium permanganate or Fitosporin.

If the previous crop was affected by this disease, this means that the site is infected. In advance, Trichodermin should be introduced into the soil - fungal spores. The drug is introduced into moist soil, together with peat substrates. This will minimize the recurrence of the disease.

Also, the Alligator variety can be affected by the black leg. It is a fungal disease that is transmitted with infected seeds.

Another pest that can spoil the harvest is powdery mildew. She lives in the ground and develops with insufficient soil cultivation before planting. High temperature and humidity are the main provocateurs of the disease.

In some cases, damage by bedbugs, caterpillars, aphids, and may beetle larvae may be observed. As for the Alligator dill variety, it is less likely to be affected, but in case of insufficient soil cultivation, this can happen.

In order to prevent fungal infection and grow a good harvest, it is important to prepare the soil and seeds for sowing, to ventilate the plantings. Preventive measures also include regular inspection of plants.

Collection and storage

Collect the greens about 40 days after germination. Some gardeners collect selectively, others use a continuous method. The most valuable is young greens, about 5 cm in size. If it is not harvested on time and the dill has sprouted, then the plants should be harvested completely, otherwise inflorescences will form and the greens will lose their taste.